OUR BOY

I am so happy to report that Ethan Alexander Lewis arrived and became a U.S citizen on Saturday the 7th of July. Loralee called me from Michigan when they arrived and came through customs. I missed the call unfortunately but did later visit with both Lee and Loralee on the phone when Loralee arrived with Ethan in Dallas. They had just gotten home.

She reports that he was an angel the whole long trip and that everyone on the planes were helpful and smitten with Ethan. She said that when she came through customs, the person said," when I stamp this, he will officially be a U.S. Citizen." Loralee cried and I cried when she told me that. Can you believe after all these months, he is finally with his parents?

Soon, we will have new photos to post but for now, here is one of the old ones that shows his wonderful sweet personality. WELCOME ETHAN!

The Journey Home begins

I was so excited this morning knowing that Loralee is heading to Kampala to get Ethan today. Hopefully all will go smoothly and he will be home within the week. I know that the kids are over the moon excited for their family to be re-united. My thoughts have been of almost nothing but Ethan, and how this will all be so new for him. I hope that he adjusts to all the love and care that he is in for.....somehow I think he will. Can't wait for new pictures and such so that we can see him. My trip down there is up in the air at the moment. I can't really go until they get home and get him settled. Then I am headed that direction.

How lucky we are to have him!

HE is COMING HOME

At 6:10 am this morning Loralee & Lee called us to tell us that the consulate called and is going to issue Ethan's US Visa. OUR hard work, prayers and pressure worked!!! We have to compile the emails, faxes and letters in a book for Ethan to show him how much we all wanted him. What a HAPPY dAY!!

SIT time--See what we get up to!

We had an hour or so on our hands in Ambergris between dives ( called SIT time = Surface Interval Time) so we went walking the streets. I was trying to be artisitic and so did this reflective shot. It turned out pretty good and so I am including it in my blog of Belize.

The cast of characters left to right are Terri, ( my boss) Linda, and Me.

I have no idea who owned the trooper!

Who Woulda Thought

I accomplished a goal of a life time this past year, when I took and passed a scuba course offered by a good friend and business co-worker, Sam VanMeter. Sam taught a group of us that work together to scuba dive. I had already planned to go to Belize with my boss and a group of friends. By finishing the scuba class and getting course work completed, I was able to do my open water certification in Belize.

This picture is from my first dive in Belize. I had a wonderful time learning this new skill and opening up a whole new world. It was the best!

I am heading the Grand Bahamas next.....stay tuned!

Eternal Thanks to Sam Van Meter my scuba dooba instructor!

un-BELIZEABLE !

MY first ever Blog

Wow, this is kinda fun.....a message out there to the world, kinda.

I had an interesting experience last night in having my palm read. That was an enlightening event. I am still processing it in light of my life, and my uncertain future.

My job situation is still very up in the air. I have to figure out what the next steps are for me. It seems radical in light of the fact that for today, I have only managed to get up and doctor the dog. I guess if each journey begins with a single step...i should get steppin!!!

Nanook